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FunctionSee
Controls for menus and messages, turn signals,high/low beams, tripcomputer(p. 77), (p. 97),(p. 90),(p. 116)
Paddles for manually shifting gears *(p. 264)
Cruise control(p. 179)
Horn, airbag(p. 89), (p. 35)
Main instrument panel(p. 69)
Infotainment system/ Bluetooth hands-freecontrolsSensus Info- tainment sup-plement
START/STOP ENGINE button(p. 79)
Ignition slot(p. 79)
Display for infotainment system functions andmenus(p. 114), Sen- sus Infotain-ment supple-ment
Door handle-
FunctionSee
In-door control panels (power windows, mir-rors, central locking but-ton)(p. 103), (p. 104),(p. 164)
Hazard warning flashers(p. 96)
Controls for the info- tainment system andmenus(p. 77), (p. 130), Sen-sus Infotain-ment supple-ment
Climate system controls(p. 130)
Gear selector(p. 262)
Controls for active chas- sis (Four-C)*(p. 172)
Wipers and washers(p. 100), (p. 101)
Steering wheel adjust- ment(p. 89)
Hood opening control(p. 337)
Parking brake(p. 280)
FunctionSee
Power seat* adjustment
controls(p. 82)
Lighting panel, buttons for opening fuel fillerdoor and unlocking thetailgate(p. 90), (p. 289),(p. 166)
Related information
• Information displays – ambient temperature sensor (p. 78)
• Information displays – trip odometer andclock (p. 79)
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Reminder – doors not closed
If one of the doors is not closed properly, the
information or warning symbol illuminates
(depending on the vehicle's speed), a graphic will be displayed in instrument panel and an explana- tory text message 3
will also be displayed in the
instrument panel. Stop the vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible and close the door.
If the vehicle is driven at a speed lowerthan approximately 5 mph (7 km/h),the information symbol illuminates.
If the vehicle is driven at a speed higher than approximately 5 mph(7 km/h), the warning symbol illumi-
nates.
If the hood is not closed properly, the warning
symbol illuminates, a graphic will be displayed in instrument panel and an explanatory text mes- sage 3
will also be displayed in the instrument
panel. Stop the vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible and close the hood. If the tailgate is not closed properly, the infor-
mation symbol illuminates and a graphic will be
displayed in instrument panel. Stop the vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible and close thetailgate.
Related information
• Information displays – introduction (p. 69)
• Information displays – indicator symbols(p. 73)
My Car – introduction
The MY CAR menu system provides access to menus for operating many of the vehicle's func-tions, such as setting the clock, door mirrors,lock and alarm settings, etc.
Some of the features or functions are standard; others are optional and vary according to model/market.
OperationUse the buttons on the center console or thesteering wheel keypad to navigate in the menus.
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The center console control panel and the steering wheel keypad. The illustration is generic and the appearance/location of the buttons may vary.
MY CAR : opens the MY CAR menu system.
OK/MENU : Press the button on the center
console or the thumb wheel on the steering wheel keypad to select a menu alternative orto store a selected function in the system'smemory.
TUNE : Turn this control on the center con-
sole or the thumb wheel on the steering wheel keypad to navigate up/down in amenu.
EXIT
EXIT functionsDepending on which function the cursor is point- ing to and the menu level, briefly pressing EXIT
will result in:
• An in-coming phone call will be rejected
• The current function will be cancelled
• Characters entered will be erased
• The most recent selection will be cancelled
• Go back/up in the menu system
Pressing and holding EXIT takes you to the nor-
mal view for MY CAR. If you are already in normal view, this will take you to the main source menu.
Menu selections and pathsPlease consult your Sensus Infotainment supple-ment for a description of the MY CAR menuselections and paths.
Information displays – ambient temperature sensor
Location of the ambient temperature sensor, A: digital instrument panel *, B: analog instrument panel
NOTE
When the ambient temperature is between 23° and 36 °F (–5° and +2 °C), a snowflakesymbol will be displayed next to the tempera-ture. This symbol serves as a warning for pos-sible slippery road surfaces. Please note that this symbol does not indicate a fault with your
vehicle. At low speeds or when the vehicle is not mov- ing, the temperature readings may be slightlyhigher than the actual ambient temperature.
Related information
• Information displays – introduction (p. 69)
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Active chassis * (Four C)
Active chassis, Four-C (Continuously Controlled Chassis Concept), regulates the characteristicsof the shock absorbers so that the vehicle's driv-ing characteristics can be adjusted. There arethree settings: Comfort, Sport and Advanced.
Operation
Chassis settings
Use the buttons in the center console to change setting. The setting in use when the engine isswitched off is activated the next time the engineis started.
Comfort
Comfort mode offers a somewhat softer ride and the transmission shifts gears at lower rpm. Thismode is particularly suitable for long-distancehighway driving. The indicator light in the buttonwill be on when this mode is selected.
Sport
In this mode, the vehicle's body sway is reduced during cornering and steering response is moreimmediate. The transmission shifts up at higherrpm for sportier driving. The indicator light in thebutton will be on to indicate that Sport mode hasbeen selected.
Advanced
In this mode, body sway in curves is minimal and steering response is very direct. Gear shifting isdone at high rpm in each gear for dynamic andactive driving.
Related information
• Adjustable steering force
* (p. 177)
Stability system – introduction The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system consists of a number of functions designed tohelp reduce wheel spin, counteract skidding andto generally help improve directional stability.
A pulsating sound will be audible when the system is actively operating and isnormal. Acceleration will also beslightly slower than normal.
WARNING
ESC is a supplementary aid and cannot deal with all situations or road conditions. The driver is always responsible for operating the vehicle in a safe manner in accordancewith current traffic regulations.
ESC consists of the following functions: • Traction control
• Spin control
• Active Yaw Control
• Engine Drag Control
• Corner Traction Control
Traction Control (TC)
This function is designed to help reduce wheel spin at low speeds by transferring power from adrive wheel that begins to lose traction to thewheel on the opposite side of the vehicle (on thesame axle).